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Category: Personal Finances
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How to Meet Your Retirement Saving Goals
Posted on July 17, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Retirement, Savings
No matter your age, everyday you work is a step closer to retirement. When you think of driving off into the golden years, where are you headed? You likely have a picture in mind whether it be having a house in your dream location or an RV to explore the National Parks. Whatever that goal is, the steps to get there are going to be similar. Here’s some great money moves you can make in order to reach your retirement savings goals.
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Wedding Planning on a Budget
Posted on July 17, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
Your wedding day is one of the happiest days of your life. You’re surrounded by family and friends and taking the next step in life with your spouse. And while your wedding is one of the happiest moments in your life, it is also among the most expensive. According to The Knot, the average cost of a wedding in 2018 was almost $34,000. Luckily for you, there are some strategies you can use to help trim costs and still have the wedding you’ve always dreamed of.
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Best Retirement Strategies for Your 20s
Posted on June 18, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Retirement, Savings
If you’re in your twenties and thinking about retirement, you are light-years away from your peers who wait until it’s too late. You’ll be so glad you started to take serious steps towards your golden years with these straightforward strategies.
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Rainy Day Fund: 5 Ways to Save For Unexpected Events
Posted on June 18, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
You can’t plan on what bad times will come your way, but you can unfortunately count on the fact that there will be a bad day in your future that can impact your bottom line. Make it a little less painful by preparing for the costs ahead of time! Here are some creative ways you can start saving today for unexpected events.
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5 Best-Kept Secrets for Buying a Home
Posted on May 22, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Personal Loans, Savings
Buying a home may be a common practice for the average American, but it is not a simple one. This is especially true if you are new to the game and have yet to learn the ins and outs of the process. No need to worry, we have plenty of experience from our years in the home buying business and are willing to share the best-kept secrets on the market!
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6 Ways to Travel Like a Minimalist and Save Money
Posted on May 22, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, General, Personal Finances, Savings, Seasonal
If you’ve been putting off travel because you think it’s too expensive, think again! The new minimalism trend is taking off - more than the tiny houses you’ve seen. They are proving to be a helpful mindset and strategy for travelers. Here’s the inside scoop of how to cut costs on your next trip.
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How to Set and Reach Your Financial Goals
Posted on April 29, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Financial Education, General, Personal Finances, Savings
A dream is just a dream until a plan is created and executed. It can be a challenge to know where to start, as some days the expenses seem to come in faster than you can keep up. It’s time to take a step back, think about what you want for your life and begin building that future today.
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7 House Buying Tips to Save Money
Posted on April 29, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Personal Loans, Savings
It’s finally house hunting season and you could not be more excited to get the ball rolling on your big purchase! Before you hit the road or the search bar, take these 7 tips into consideration.
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3 Questions to Ask Before Using Your Emergency Fund
Posted on March 21, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, goals, Personal Finances, Savings
When is a financial emergency, truly an emergency? Establishing an emergency fund is an incredibly important part of your budget, but knowing when to use it is just as important. Ask yourself these three questions before dipping into the pot.
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Best Budgeting Apps of 2019
Posted on March 21, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
Being busy doesn’t mean you have to abandon your budget. Thanks to technology, there are endless ways to enhance your savings techniques. Fairfax State Savings Bank compiled a list of the latest and greatest budgeting apps of 2019!